In Japan, a shrine (jinja, 神社) is a place of worship in Shinto, the indigenous religion that honours kami (神) — sacred spirits tied to nature, ancestors, heroes, and remarkable places. Unlike a church or temple built mainly for sermons, a shrine is a living threshold between everyday life and the sacred: a grove, a gate, a hall, and open ground where people pause, bow, and leave offerings.
Shrines appear throughout daily life in Japan. Neighbours visit a local ujigami shrine for protection; students pray for exams at a Tenjin shrine; merchants favour Inari shrines; families buy omamori charms and draw omikuji fortune slips; and at New Year millions attend hatsumōde (初詣), the first shrine visit of the year. Festivals (matsuri), weddings, and seasonal rituals still centre on shrine communities, even when faith is quiet or personal.
Many shrine grounds also overlap with the world of folklore on this site. Fox messengers at Inari shrines connect to kitsune legends; thunder kami echo Raijin; boundary stones and sacred trees often appear in yōkai tales. Understanding shrines helps place those creatures in their real cultural setting — not only as story monsters, but as beings once approached with respect at the altar.
Search by name, prefecture, city, or shrine type below. Each listing notes enshrined kami, location, and a short description where available. Open a shrine page for maps, visitor notes, and links to official sites when we have them.
30,440 shrines found
Hyotanbata Inari Daimyojin
Kumamoto
Inari OkamiA local Inari shrine in Kumamoto Prefecture dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto deity of rice, pros...
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Hyozu Shrine
Kagoshima
Hyozu-no-KamiA Shinto shrine in Kagoshima Prefecture dedicated to Hyozu-no-Kami, a deity associated with military...
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Hyōzu-jinja
姫路市, 兵庫県
Ōkuninushi no KamiHyōzu-jinja Shrine in Himeji, Hyōgo Prefecture is a Shinto temple dedicated to the deity of the Hyōz...
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Hyuga Inari Daimyojin Shrine
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Inari OkamiA Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, the kami of rice, sake, agriculture, and prosperity. The n...
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Hyugagawa Inari Shrine
Kanagawa
Ukanomitama-no-mikoto (deity of rice and agriculture)Hyugagawa Inari Shrine is an Inari shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to Ukanomitama-no-mikoto,...
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Ibinnutaki
Okinawa
Ibinnutaki Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the southernmost prefecture of Japan, Okinawa. Dedic...
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Ibuki Shrine
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Yamato Takeru no MikotoA shrine dedicated to the legendary prince Yamato Takeru no Mikoto, often associated with Mount Ibuk...
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Ibusuki Hokoku Shrine
Kagoshima
A patriotic shrine in Ibusuki, Kagoshima Prefecture, dedicated to honoring the war dead and those wh...
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Ibusuki Shrine
Kagoshima
A Shinto shrine located in the hot spring resort town of Ibusuki, Kagoshima Prefecture, serving the...
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Ichi-no-Miya Shrine
Shizuoka
Emperor JimmuIchi-no-Miya Shrine is a small but significant Shinto shrine located in the city of Kakegawa, Shizuo...
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Ichiba Jinja
Nagano
Ichiba Jinja, located in the heart of Nagano Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of...
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Ichigan Ryu Shrine
Gifu
Dragon deityA local shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to a dragon deity, reflecting the widespread veneration...
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Ichigaya-Kamegaoka-Hachiman-gū
Chiba
HachimanLocated in the heart of Ichigaya, a historic district in Chiba Prefecture, Ichigaya-Kamegaoka-Hachim...
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Ichihara Inari Shrine
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Inari OkamiIchihara Inari Shrine is a local Inari shrine dedicated to the harvest deity Inari Okami. Like many...
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Ichihara Shrine
Toyama
Mikage-yama no KamiIchihara Shrine, located in the mountains of Toyama Prefecture, is dedicated to the kami of the fore...
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Ichihaya Shrine
Kagoshima
Emperor Ojin (Hondawake no Mikoto)Ichihaya Shrine is a Hachiman shrine located in Kagoshima Prefecture, dedicated primarily to Emperor...
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Ichijo Shrine
Kochi
Ichijo family ancestorsA Shinto shrine in Kochi Prefecture dedicated to the Ichijo family, particularly associated with the...
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Ichikage Shrine
Tokushima
OkamiIchikage Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Tokushima Prefecture, dedicated to the pr...
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Ichikishima Shrine
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Ichikishima-hime-no-mikotoA Shinto shrine dedicated to Ichikishima-hime-no-mikoto, one of the three goddess daughters of the s...
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Ichikishima Shrine
Gifu
Ichikishimahime-no-mikotoA Shinto shrine dedicated to Ichikishimahime-no-mikoto, one of the three goddess sisters born from t...
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Ichikishima Shrine
Nara
Ichikishimahime-no-MikotoA shrine dedicated to Ichikishimahime-no-Mikoto, one of the three goddess sisters born from the conf...
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Ichikishima Shrine
Aomori
nullIchikishima Shrine, located in the Aomori Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the protection...
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Ichikishima shrine
Saitama
Located in the city of Ikebukuro, Saitama Prefecture, Ichikishima Shrine is a small but historic Shi...
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